About this opportunity
Join Cumberland
Council as a Senior Bridge Engineer. Lead bridge designs,
assessments, maintenance projects and bridge replacement schemes,
manage a small team, act as the teams representative for the
Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and ensure compliance with standards.
You'll act as the professional project lead, providing technical
design and project advice and act as Technical Approval
Authority. Supervise, coordinate, and support the bridge team.
Conduct surveys, design, and manage project progress. Ensure
compliance with regulatory frameworks, council policies, and
industry best practices.
The role will
require occasional weekend/out of hours working to accommodate
reactive work (inspections) during/following significant flood
events and as the teams representative with the Safety Advisory
Group to ensure that the Council fulfils its duties under the
Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the Fire Safety and Safety
of Places of Sport Act 1987.
This role is
available on a permanent basis.
Who were looking for
We seek a
professional with a relevant degree and Chartered Engineer status
with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of
Structural Engineers (ISTRUCTE) (consideration will be made for
accepting Incorporated Engineer status for the right candidate
who is in the process of progressing to Chartered Status) or MEng
(Masters of Engineering) degree qualification or equivalent,
professional accreditation, and extensive a minimum of 10 years
post graduate experience in bridge design. Strong communication
skills and knowledge of national standards and Eurocodes are
essential. Additional experience in stadiums and building
design/construction would be considered advantageous.
Be part of a
dynamic team driving high-quality capital programmes for our
community. You will embody our organisation's core values:
ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and
innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive
positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a
better future for our communities.
Apply now to make a difference.
Be sure to take
a look at the post specification (below) for the essential
criteria for this role.
Contact:
For more
information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior
to your application, please contact Tom Baker by email
at tom.baker@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a
guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your
application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for
the role.
- Those who
consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act
2010
- Those in care
or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces
veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the
armed forces
If you meet one
or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this
scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your
application.
Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and
we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also
an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone
to thrive.
If you need any
reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know
by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk
. While adjustments arent always
guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to
accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview
information
- Closing date:
07/09/2025
- Interview
date: w/c 19/09/2025
Please note this
role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in
applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date.
We cannot accept applications once the role has
closed.
Please read the supporting
information:
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more: